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Diamond Head Classic - Hawaii vs Portland Final: 69-56 - Recap
Hawaii got 15 points from Matthue Cotton as they ran past Portland 69-56 on Thursday at SimpliFI Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.
Hawaii won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.0-point spread as favorites.
Hawaii got 14 points from Bernardo da Silva and another 14 points from Noel Coleman. JoVon McClanahan contributed 7 assists, while Bernardo da Silva cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Portland got a 18-point performance from Vukasin Masic, who was supported by 11 points from Tyler Robertson. Bol Dengdit had 2 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Tyler Robertson grabbed 7 rebounds.
Hawaii was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Hawaii won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-28.
Hawaii heads into a battle against Cal State-Fullerton. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pacific.